Mrs. Smith’s fourth grade class was all smiles on March 26th! Why? Because Olive Garden delivered a hot meal including spaghetti, bread sticks and salad. Students at Findley have been collecting change for the past couple of months …
Findley’s 4th grade teacher, Schelsy Smith has been named the Des Moines Rotary Club’s 2015 Elementary Educator of the Year. The staff, students and families of Findley are very proud of Ms. Smith and this grand accomplishment. We …
Thanks to members of Pi Beta Phi sorority for holding a service event last week to provide two brand new books to Findley students. Pi Beta Phi donated nearly 1,000 books to Findley Elementary School as part of their work …
The first day of Kindergarten 2015-2016 will be here before you know it! It’s an exciting time for staff and students, but it all starts with registration. Sign-up begins on March 11. Register soon to guarantee a spot in your neighborhood school. To find out where to register and what to bring, click on the image.
The entire Dance & Cheer club made their way to North High School this past Friday to show off their skills at North’s basketball game. Club members “shook it off” and wowed the crowd with their talent. Students …
Congratulations to Jackson Nyugen (1st), Kentray Foster (2nd), Natalee Steward (2nd), Matthew Hohl (3rd), Taylor Weese (3rd), Diego Correa (4th), Sarai Dominguez (5th) and Piercin Blocker (5th) for having their work chosen and on display at the the …
This past Friday (2/20), Synergy Jazz put on a great show for the entire student body. Students learned about rhythm and improvisation throughout the show and participated by acting out the instruments and using call and response! It …
Catch Iowa Public Radio’s report on the success of Turnaround Arts at Findley Elementary School. Findley was one of the first schools in the nation to take part in the program which integrates the arts as a way to improve academics. Turnaround …
Fourth graders became Junior Lobbyists today at the State Capitol when they performed for Arts Advocacy Day. The arts have made a tremendous difference at Findley from academics, attendance and everything in between. We are so proud of …
Students who attend a Title I school in Des Moines may be eligible for tutoring services at no cost to their family. In order to be eligible students must attend one of the 25 Title I schools in Des Moines and meet low income guidelines. To learn more and to register, click on the headline.
